"Every now and again a writer comes along who can use the conventions of the genre and the language of popular fiction to fashion a novel that careens ahead with the speed and promise of danger of the Indy 500. . . . This is what George C. Chesbro does".--"The Washington Post Book World".

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George C. Chesbro has provided me much entertainment over the years. I had never heard of Chant until I finally secured a copy of "Dark Chant in a Crimson Key." Chant quickly became my favorite character(sorry Mongo fans). This adventure relives Chant's Vietnam experience and brings it to the present. There are typical (by Chesbro's standard) ninja fights and themes of love, sex and their ability to create and destroy. What bothered me is that this reissue does not have an introduction by the author. Amazon comments offer more than the somewhat pricey (but high quality) text does. I am more than happy to give Chesbro some money since I have been borrowing copies of his works and picking up used ones and I think the work is worth every penny but I wish there was something more than just the reissue. Mongo fans will love the "Chant" series. I hope Chesbro continues with this series. Chesbro fans are welcome to comment.

I have all three of the Chant series, and my only disappointment is that there are ONLY THREE! A dark "antihero", who takes on those above the law, martial arts, strong characters, romance, this series has it all. This is the poor mans Robin Hood, who takes from the rich, gives to the poor..... after taking some for himself. For all you "Mongo" fans, you will enjoy this series.

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Chesbro's Best Character Finally Easily Available!June 24 2000

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"dangable"
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Format: Paperback

George C. Chesbro has provided me much entertainment over the years. I had never heard of Chant until I finally secured a copy of "Dark Chant in a Crimson Key." Chant quickly became my favorite character(sorry Mongo fans). This adventure relives Chant's Vietnam experience and brings it to the present. There are typical (by Chesbro's standard) ninja fights and themes of love, sex and their ability to create and destroy. What bothered me is that this reissue does not have an introduction by the author. Amazon comments offer more than the somewhat pricey (but high quality) text does. I am more than happy to give Chesbro some money since I have been borrowing copies of his works and picking up used ones and I think the work is worth every penny but I wish there was something more than just the reissue. Mongo fans will love the "Chant" series. I hope Chesbro continues with this series. Chesbro fans are welcome to comment.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

Please, More, MoreFeb. 26 2001

By
Michael Daugherty
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Format: Paperback

I have all three of the Chant series, and my only disappointment is that there are ONLY THREE! A dark "antihero", who takes on those above the law, martial arts, strong characters, romance, this series has it all. This is the poor mans Robin Hood, who takes from the rich, gives to the poor..... after taking some for himself. For all you "Mongo" fans, you will enjoy this series.